research Normal Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells: Similar and Different
Deregulation of stem cell function is central to the development of some cancers.
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research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture
Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
research Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research Epithelial Skin Biology: Stem Cells and Epidermal Homeostasis
The document concludes that while significant progress has been made in understanding skin biology and stem cells, more research is needed to fully understand their interactions with their environment.
research The Proximal Promoter of the Human Transglutaminase 3 Gene
The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
research Human Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Plasticity Augments Scar-Free Skin Wound Healing with Hair Growth
Wharton’s Jelly stem cells from the umbilical cord improve skin healing and hair growth without scarring.
research Fullerene Nanoparticles in Dermatological and Cosmetic Applications
Fullerenes show potential in skin care but need more safety research.
research Cystatin M/E Is a High Affinity Inhibitor of Cathepsin V and Cathepsin L by a Reactive Site Distinct from the Legumain-binding Site
Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle
Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
research Syndecan-1 Is Required to Maintain Intradermal Fat and Prevent Cold Stress
Syndecan-1 is essential for maintaining skin fat and preventing cold stress.
research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Learning From Nudity: Lessons From The Nude Phenotype
The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
research A Novel Epithelial Keratin, hK6irs1, Is Expressed Differentially in All Layers of the Inner Root Sheath, Including Specialized Huxley Cells of the Human Hair Follicle
A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research Human Hair Keratin Network And Curvature
Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
research Human αβ and γδ T Cells in Skin Immunity and Disease
Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
research KGF And EGF Signaling Block Hair Follicle Induction And Promote Interfollicular Epidermal Fate In Developing Mouse Skin
EGF and KGF signalling prevent hair follicle formation and promote skin cell development in mice.
research Inherited Ichthyoses: Generalized Mendelian Disorders of Cornification
Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
research From Telogen to Exogen: Mechanisms Underlying Formation and Subsequent Loss of the Hair Club Fiber
Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
research Neural Potential of a Stem Cell Population in the Hair Follicle
Stem cells in hair follicles can become various cell types, including neurons.
research Sex Hormones and Acne: The Role of the Skin as an Endocrine Organ
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
research Edar Signaling in the Control of Hair Follicle Development
Edar signaling is crucial for proper hair follicle development and function.
research Proinflammatory Cytokines Regulate Epidermal Stem Cells in Wound Epithelialization
Certain immune system proteins are important for skin healing but can cause problems if there are too many of them.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research MicroRNA/mRNA Regulatory Networks in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.
research A Neuroendocrinological Perspective on Human Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
research Reorganization of Hair Follicles in Human Skin Organ Culture Induced by Cultured Human Follicle-Derived Cells
Injected human hair follicle cells can create new, small hair follicles in skin cultures.
research The Vitamin D Receptor as Tumor Suppressor in Skin
Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
research 25 Years of Epidermal Stem Cell Research
Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.